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Today older Americans are heading back to school in record numbers. Many have already started a career, but want to gain knowledge or skills that can make them more competitive in the workplace. Colleges and universities are grappling with the needs of a changing population of students.

In her new book,“The Test: Why Our Schools are Obsessed with Standardized Testing–But You Don’t Have to Be,” NPR Education Blogger Anya Kamenetz examines the role testing plays in American public education.

Last week, we talked about growing dissent among adjunct college instructors who claim they’re not getting compensated fairly for the work they do. This week we’ll hear from someone who has dealt with this issue from the administration side.

Recent Posts

Today older Americans are heading back to school in record numbers. Many have already started a career, but want to gain knowledge or skills that can make them more competitive in the workplace. Colleges and universities are grappling with the needs of a changing population of students.

In her new book,“The Test: Why Our Schools are Obsessed with Standardized Testing–But You Don’t Have to Be,” NPR Education Blogger Anya Kamenetz examines the role testing plays in American public education.

Last week, we talked about growing dissent among adjunct college instructors who claim they’re not getting compensated fairly for the work they do. This week we’ll hear from someone who has dealt with this issue from the administration side.

Traveler:
Jennifer Biggy
(from the office of Roger Wicker)
Destination: AUSTIN, TXPurpose: TO VISIT PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE LAF, AND LEARN ABOUT RESEARCH AND INFORMATION THAT IS MADE AVAILABLE TO CANCER SURVIVORS BY LAFDate:
Apr 16, 2004
(2 days)
Expense: $1,050.00source

Traveler:
Susan Sweat
(from the office of Roger Wicker)
Destination: AUSTIN, TXPurpose: I VISITED LAF, AND OTHER GROUPS ASSOCIATED WITH LAF, IN ORDER TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ONGOING CANCER SURVIVORSHIP ACTIVITIES AND THE NEEDS OF THE SURVIVOR COMMUNITYDate:
May 19, 2005
(2 days)
Expense: $1,073.67source

Recent Posts

Today older Americans are heading back to school in record numbers. Many have already started a career, but want to gain knowledge or skills that can make them more competitive in the workplace. Colleges and universities are grappling with the needs of a changing population of students.

In her new book,“The Test: Why Our Schools are Obsessed with Standardized Testing–But You Don’t Have to Be,” NPR Education Blogger Anya Kamenetz examines the role testing plays in American public education.

Last week, we talked about growing dissent among adjunct college instructors who claim they’re not getting compensated fairly for the work they do. This week we’ll hear from someone who has dealt with this issue from the administration side.